Football: Inside the Rankings, Week 2

Class 5A
1. Judson (2-0)
Last ranking: No. 1
Last game: Defeated Leander 21-14
The reason: Won a tough one on the road thanks to Quaylon Jone’s 194 rushing yards and three TDs. That formula should take the Rockets far.
Up next: at Roosevelt

4. Warren (2-0)
Last ranking: No. 4
Last game: Defeated Roosevelt 20-10
The reason: The Warriors’ high-octane offense couldn’t get in gear against the Rough Riders, but something tells me they’ll work it our for a de facto district championship game this week. A good sign from last week? Their defense.
Up next: at No. 3 Brandeis

5. Wagner (2-0)
Last ranking: No. 5
Last game: Defeated Round Rock Stony Point 21-13
The reason: The T-birds pulled off possibly the biggest win in school history by upsetting state-ranked Stony Point. The takeaway: Wagner’s for real.
Next up: vs. No. 8 Johnson

6. Churchill (2-0)
Last ranking: No. 6
Last game: Defeated Marshall 38-7
The reason: The Chargers’ defense shut down another Northside team while their offense, headed by alternating QBs William Huguley and Blake Reeve, showed they could throw the ball, too.
Next up: at Temple

7. Reagan (1-1)
Last ranking: No. 7
Last game: Defeated No. 8 O’Connor 31-8
The reason: What a world of difference a week makes. After having no running game and a porous defense in a loss to Wagner, Rattlers RB Elijah Ball runs for 186 yards and three TDs and the defense allows just eight points.
Up next: vs. Pflugerville

8. Johnson (1-1)
Last ranking: Unranked
Last game: Defeated Jay 49-14
The reason: After a Week 0 hiccup, Jaguars respond by…rushing? Johnson piled up 412 rushing yards against the Mustangs. Who needs fancy 7-on-7 passing when you can do that?
Up next: at No. 5 Wagner

9. New Braunfels (1-1)
Last ranking: Unranked
Last game: Defeated Clemens 23-7
The reason: Scraped together a win after tough Wurst Bowl loss. A healthy Riley Grametbauer would make things easier.
Up next: at Madison

10. O’Connor (1-1)
Last ranking: No. 8
Last game: Lost to No. 7 Reagan 31-8
The reason: No double-overtime magic for the Panthers this week. But they should build confidence with a less-than-intimidating beginning district schedule.
Up next: vs. Holmes

Dropped out: Madison, East Central

Sub-5A1. Smithson Valley (2-0)
Last ranking: No. 1
Last game: Defeated Laredo United 42-13
The reason: Rangers firing on all cylinders thanks to Parker McKenzie and Lawrence Mattison.
Up next: at MacArthur

2. Kerrville Tivy (2-0)
Last ranking: No. 2
Last game: Defeated No. 9 Madison 48-7
The reason: Judson provided the Week 0 “Did I read that right?” moment. The Antlers did it in Week 1 by schellacking the Mavs. Parks McNeil isn’t Johnny Manziel, but he’s dang close. And that defense is much, much improved.
Up next: at 5A No. 2 Steele

3. New Braunfels Canyon (2-0)
Last ranking: No. 4
Last game: Defeated No. 10 East Central 35-8
The reason: Is that a miracle in the works up in Comal County? Oh, that’s just a red field. Whatever it is, it’s working.
Up next: vs. Lee

4. Boerne Champion (1-1)
Last ranking: No. 3
Last game: Lost to 5A No. 3 Brandeis 47-30
The reason: The Chargers can’t feel too bad about last week. They allowed two defensive TDs and still have plenty of inexperience. Look for them to regroup.
Up next: vs. Clemens

5. Uvalde (2-0)
Last ranking: No. 5
Last game: Defeated Eagle Pass 39-32
The reason: The Coyotes have figured out a formula for success, too: Give ball to Cory Raley and Chad McElroy, win ball games.
Up next: at Pearsall

6. Sam Houston (2-0)
Last ranking: No. 6
Last game: Defeated Southside 58-7
The reason: With the way the ‘Canes are dominating Class 4A opponents, you feel sorry for their 3A district mates. But will their depth hurt them in the long run?
Up next: vs. Brennan

7. Alamo Heights (1-1)
Last ranking: No. 8
Last game: Defeated Clark 24-17
The reason: Best way to shake off a devastating double-OT loss? Win a last-minute game the next week.
Up next: at Southwest

8. Devine (2-0)
Last ranking: No. 7
Last game: Defeated Bandera 63-38
The reason: Joseph Sadler ran for 297 yards and six TDs, the Warhorses won. Get used to it.
Up next: vs. Corpus Christi West Oso

9. McCollum (2-0)
Last ranking: No. 9
Last game: Defeated South San 43-14
The reason: The Cowboys are quickly establishing themselves as the class of the southside. Why? RB Bobby Garza rushed for 183 yards a week after Will Ramirez did the same.
Up next: at Highlands

10. Central Catholic (2-0)
Last ranking: No. 10
Last game: Defeated Harlandale 24-7
The reason: Was closer than the score indicated, but the Buttons’ faithful have to feel a little better after Chris Roberts’ second game as coach.
Up next: vs. South San